The hanbok, the traditional Korean attire, embodies the essence of Korean culture and tradition. Its elegant design and vibrant colors reflect centuries of history and cultural significance.
Historical Background:
The hanbok traces its origins back t
I would start off by studying the all aspects of the language and maybe read some literature reviews of the language. Then I would use the knowledge I gained to see if it can be applicable by native speakers of the language. This could be through int
Read more…I have begun writing in Korean, but only the phrases that my language tutor has taught me. I mostly prefer to type then write since I have been texting more compared to writing. That is because it is much easier to use what I have learned through the
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 18: Discussion Post #4 on the Ning
What is the difference between sound and spelling? Why is this distinction significant for your language-learning efforts? Describe the phonetic inventory of your target language. Are
Read more…Since the presentation till now, I have learned a lot about the Korean language. The original plan was to mostly learn how to order food and be able to memorize key phrases in order to have a short conversation with another person. Yet, I have learne
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, February 25: Discussion Post #5 on the Ning
Do some preliminary research on what interests you about the target culture and describe how this topic relates to language. Do you need any special vocabulary or linguistic knowledge
Read more…So far, my learning is going according to plan. Since we meet once a week, I knew that there would be a slow progress in learning. I think that there is a benefit to it because I allows me to really marinate what I learn throughout the week. I've fin
Read more…In class today, we went over second language acquisitions and I thought that it was an insightful presentation on learning languages. One thing that really intrigued me was the four components of language learning, which are speaking, writing, readin
Read more…The Korean language is considered an isolate, meaning that it does not have other known relatives. Yet there are theories about its origin, such as Korean being connected to the Altaic languages of central Asia, which are accepted by most Korean ling
Read more…It all began my first year of school in pre-k, where I was formally introduced to English because my family only spoke Spanish at home. I don’t remember much but my mom said I was frustrated the first days because I did not understand my classmates.
Read more…People have had mixed feelings about what language family Korean belongs to, many linguists believe that it is classified as an Altic family that blossomed in North Asia. To go a bit further linguists also put Korean in the domain of the “Koreanic f
Read more…Due by 5:00pm on Sunday, January 28: Discussion Post #1 on the Ning
Reflect on the readings. Do you have any questions about the texts? Are there any claims that you find problematic? Do you think language is a purely biological phenomenon? What part
Read more…Korean is part of the Altaic language family, which consists of language in north Asia. The Korean language was founded in the fifteenth century by King Sejong and it was called hangul. Throughout its history, the Korean language has been influenced
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 24: Discussion Post #7 on the Ning
Go back and watch the recording of your presentation of your learning plan on the class PanOpto collection on Blackboard. Comment briefly on how things are going. What has changed? How ha
Read more…a) As a language learner and cultural explorer this semester, I've gained some valuable insights into my learning process. Firstly, I've learned that consistency is key. Practicing Korean regularly, even if it's just for a short time each day, has be
Read more…In terms of my target language, Esports have been a massive motivator in wanting to learn about the Korean language and culture. The vocabulary for Esports commentary is relatively different than everyday conversation but also has a lot of overlap wi
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, March 31: Discussion Post #8 on the Ning
Have you started writing in the target language? Do you prefer to type or write free hand? Have you started to see patterns emerge in the structures between words, clauses, and sentences
Read more…As a complete beginner, I've started by familiarizing myself with the Korean alphabet, known as Hangul. It's fascinating to see how Hangul differs from the Roman alphabet I'm accustomed to, with its unique characters and phonetic sounds.
In addition
Read more…Sound is known to commonly be a sequence of phones which are represented as symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet. An essential part of sound is our airstream and numerous parts of the mouth area in order to produce speech. On the other hand
Read more…Due by 5pm on Sunday, April 7: Discussion Post #9 on the Ning
How do languages go extinct? Respond to the readings, and reflect on what happens when a language dies? How can linguists help preserve a language? Can a ‘dead’ language ever be brought b
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